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Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment (Equality in Treatment in Religious Schools) Bill 2026
Before Reps, still liveCurrently before the House of Representatives. Last action: second reading moved on 12 Oct 2026.
STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (HOUSE)
Summary
Amends the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and Fair Work Act 2009 to remove or narrow exemptions allowing religious schools to discriminate against students and staff on the basis of protected attributes, while preserving limited religious preference for certain leadership and religious teaching positions.
Text of Bill
First reading
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